Explore the Family Name Kieser
The meaning of Kieser
German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German kiesen ‘to choose, examine, or inspect’, an occupational name for an official inspector for instance of food or beverages. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Kieser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kieser saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kieser ranked as the 24,598th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 27,042nd. This represents a decline of almost 10%. The total number of people with the Kieser surname also decreased during this period, from 952 in 2000 to 896 in 2010, a decrease of roughly 6%. The proportion of people named Kieser per 100,000 also fell by 14.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,598 | #27,042 | -9.94% |
| Count | 952 | 896 | -5.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kieser
Regarding the ethnic identity tied to the Kieser surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.9% in 2000 to 96.32% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also decreased from 1.26% in 2000 to 0.78% in 2010. While there were no Kiesers identifying as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, some Kiesers began to identify as Hispanic (1.56%) and Black (0.89%). It's important to note that the data for certain years and categories was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 96.32% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0.78% | -38.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |